Kate Middleton Is About to Turn 43—and She's Set to Break Birthday Tradition in the Best Way

In less than 24 hours, Kate Middleton is hitting the big 4-3. Now, let’s be real—43 isn’t exactly one of those milestone birthdays where you throw confetti and pop champagne for days, but it’s still a birthday, and that’s always worth celebrating.

The Princess of Wales is famous for keeping things pretty chill on her special day, usually opting for cozy family time with Prince William and their adorable trio—Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6. But this year? Word on the street is that Middleton’s mixing things up a little.

Before you imagine something totally wild (like a glittery disco party at Buckingham Palace—although, how fun would that be?), let’s clarify: the change isn’t as dramatic as you’d think. Middleton is reportedly keeping her family close, as always. What’s new this year is where the festivities are going down.

Usually, Princess Catherine celebrates at Anmer Hall, the family’s country house on the king’s Sandringham estate in Norfolk. It’s a no-brainer spot for the Waleses, especially since they spend Christmas there every year. But according to Hello!, this time, Middleton is breaking the routine and "is set to return to Windsor." The plan? A birthday celebration right at the family’s cozy home, Adelaide Cottage, the outlet reported.